Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Western Star 49X vehicles. The suspension hanger may fail due to missing welds, which can result in difficulty steering and maintaining the direction of the front two wheels.
Daimler Trucks North America – Missing Welds May Cause Suspension Hanger Failure
| Report Received Date | 02/08/2024 |
| NHTSA ID | 24V084000 |
| Consequence Summary | Difficulty steering and a loss of directional control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 8, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL994. |
| Recall Code | FL994 |
| Potentially Affected | 49 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V084000) |
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